Western Growers staff has learned the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be conducting a cucumber sampling assignment over the next few months, impacting both domestic and foreign raw whole fresh cucumbers. Sampling is expected to take place at the retail and distribution supply chain level and at ports of entry from May 4, 2026 to Sept. 30, 2026. This assignment will focus on Salmonella testing at retail stores, distribution centers and ports of entry. We will share more information as we learn more.
Earlier this year, Western Growers developed a Q&A document in addition to our FDA sampling assignments manual. Links to both documents are provided below. Although sampling is not anticipated at the farm level, these resources may still be useful for reference.
Western Growers will continue to monitor additional information. For concerns, comments or questions, please reach out to Lianna Kelly,
Produce Safety Expert, FDA, at [email protected].